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The author of "The Traveler's Guide to the Hudson River Valley" shares his insider's view on what to see, where to eat and when to go. The New York Times calls this book "the best guidebook to the region." Tim Mulligan's Picks for the Holidays in the Hudson Valley By Tim Mulligan The holiday season is especially wonderful in the Valley because every community up and down the river celebrates, and some of the most beautiful houses have special events that bring them to celebratory life. Here's a sampling of what the Valley has to offer for the month of December. Some of the listings will require reservations in advance, so if you plan to visit any of the ones below, give them a call first. I also have listed all the phone numbers for the county offices of tourism if you wish to receive more information. Thru December Old Chatham, N.Y.: The Wiseman Art House. Affordable modern art with selections made with seasonal present-giving in mind. By appointment, any day, any time 877-794-6131 |
About the author Mulligan is a lifelong New Yorker, having lived near the Hudson River most of that time. He has been both editor and writer for several national magazines and is also the author of The Traveler's Guide to Western New England and Connecticut River Valley and Virginia: A History and Guide. |
| Thru December Katonah, N.Y.: Afternoon teas at Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts. Tour of the mansion and a three-course tea. 914-232-5035
Thru December 22 Albany, N.Y.: Shaker Heritage Society, 1848 Shaker Meeting House Holiday craft show and sale featuring 45 local vendors Monday-Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Thursday and Friday until 6 p.m. 518-456-7890 December 1 Kingston, N.Y.: Candlelight tour of the Senate House at 7 p.m. 914-338-2786 December 2 Saratoga Springs, N.Y.: Victorian Streetwalk. Live reindeer, strolling musicians, street theater, carolers, refreshments, horse-drawn trolley rides. 6-10 p.m. 518-587-8635 December 3 Saratoga Springs, N.Y.: 10th Annual Candlelight House Tour and cocktail reception. 5:30-11 p.m. 518-587-5030 December 4, 11-12, 18-19, 26 Tarrytown, N.Y.: Candlelight evenings at Lyndhurst. A Victorian evening with live music, hot cider. 914-631-4481 December 3-5 New Paltz, N.Y.: Christmas Open House Huguenot Historical Society. 914-255-1660 December 4-5 Monroe, N.Y.: Celebrate Christmas with the Union Army. Visit log cabin as ladies of the house prepare a traditional holiday meal. 914-782-8247 December 4-5 Shawangunk Wine Trail: Wreath Fineries at the Wineries. Collect an ornament from each winery to decorate your grapevine wreath as you sample holiday treats. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Applewood Winery, Warwick, N.Y. 914-988-9292; Brotherhood Winery, Washingtonville, N.Y. 914-496-3661; Warwick Valley Winery, Warwick, N.Y. 914-258-4858 December 5, 12 Sleepy Hollow, N.Y.: Candlelight tours of Philipsburg Manor. A celebration of the Dutch tradition of St. Nicholas Day. Children's tours, craft activities, and a sing-along. 1-5 p.m. 914-631-8200 x618 December 17, 18, 19 Garrison, N.Y.: Traditional candlelight tours at Boscobel. Hundreds of candles, period decorations, refreshments in front of the fire. 914-265-3638, x118 December 18 Bear Mountain State Park: Watch the bears open their presents in the decorated bear den at the Trailside Zoo. 11 a.m. 914-786-2701 x263 December 18-19 Vails Gate Christmas with the Ellisons Tour the family's 1754 decorated home. Live period music and light refreshments by candlelight. 4-8 p.m. 914-561-5498 December 21-23 Kingston, N.Y.: "The Living Nativity" Living reenactment of the Christmas Story at the Old Dutch Church churchyard. Corner of Main and Wall streets Convention Bureaus Albany County Convention & Visitors Bureau 800-258-3582 |
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